My days of BMT are over! It's been such a great learning journey. As opposed to what the majority would say, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in there. I've gotten stronger physically and mentally, worked on my character, discipline and skills. Day by day, I feel myself becoming a better person.

Army has taught me a lot, to push on and persevere when things get hard, that discipline in the little amounts to bigger things, and finally, it has pushed my tolerance with people I'm not always too happy with.

Made great memories too, laughing our asses off with my bunkmates during the nights, bearing the nickname "Merlion" after I vomitted from food poisoning one of the nights. Being laughed at my over-zealousness for retaking my IPPT and SOC just for the fun of it. All our wacky impersonations of our commanders.

Throughout, I didn't really made a purpose to stand out, often keeping in the sidelines. I held back a lot due to fear. Only during the last few weeks, I began to let go, and when I did, I could see myself progressing above the rest as I throttled my way forward. Part of me regrets not doing more than I could, but



Visitors for my POP graduation. Honestly, I'm happy friends came for my POP. Felt special being able to go back to someone after ending my arduous march and BMT.




So yea, here's to the first chapter of my army life. Striving to become better and stronger with all that I've learnt. Hoorah!

Labels: life, memories

My days of BMT are over! It's been such a great learning journey. As opposed to what the majority would say, I've thoroughly enjoyed my time in there. I've gotten stronger physically and mentally, worked on my character, discipline and skills. Day by day, I feel myself becoming a better person.

Army has taught me a lot, to push on and persevere when things get hard, that discipline in the little amounts to bigger things, and finally, it has pushed my tolerance with people I'm not always too happy with.

Made great memories too, laughing our asses off with my bunkmates during the nights, bearing the nickname "Merlion" after I vomitted from food poisoning one of the nights. Being laughed at my over-zealousness for retaking my IPPT and SOC just for the fun of it. All our wacky impersonations of our commanders.

Throughout, I didn't really made a purpose to stand out, often keeping in the sidelines. I held back a lot due to fear. Only during the last few weeks, I began to let go, and when I did, I could see myself progressing above the rest as I throttled my way forward. Part of me regrets not doing more than I could, but



Visitors for my POP graduation. Honestly, I'm happy friends came for my POP. Felt special being able to go back to someone after ending my arduous march and BMT.




So yea, here's to the first chapter of my army life. Striving to become better and stronger with all that I've learnt. Hoorah!

Labels: life, memories